1981 Isuzu Trooper vs. 1981 Matra-Simca Murena
To start off, both 1981 Isuzu Trooper and 1981 Matra-Simca Murena were released in the same year (1981). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,255 cc (4 cylinders), 1981 Isuzu Trooper is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Matra-Simca Murena (91 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1981 Isuzu Trooper. (89 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Matra-Simca Murena should accelerate faster than 1981 Isuzu Trooper. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Isuzu Trooper weights approximately 600 kg more than 1981 Matra-Simca Murena.
Because 1981 Isuzu Trooper is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1981 Matra-Simca Murena. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1981 Isuzu Trooper will offer significantly more control. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1981 Isuzu Trooper (167 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Matra-Simca Murena. (136 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1981 Isuzu Trooper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Matra-Simca Murena.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Isuzu Trooper | 1981 Matra-Simca Murena | |
| Make | Isuzu | Matra-Simca |
| Model | Trooper | Murena |
| Year Released | 1981 | 1981 |
| Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2255 cc | 2154 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 91 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 167 Nm | 136 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1595 kg | 995 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 4080 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1230 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2440 mm |
